Hometown Heroes of the Town of Queen Creek
Steven C. Cain may have retired from the military, but he continues to serve his fellow veterans and the Queen Creek community in any way he can.
Cain is the commander of the Duane Ellsworth …
Since the time he was a child growing up in a small New Jersey town near the Jersey shore, Dr. Robert Porter always wanted to be a physician. He worked hard to make his dream come true.
Fulfilling …
Queen Creek is on track to have its first veterans memorial by November 2023.
Recently, the town council approved letting the Queen Creek Veterans Memorial Foundation build the memorial on a …
It’s not hyperbole to say that Steve Sossaman is one of the founding fathers of Queen Creek.
With a group of other area leaders, particularly Mark Schnepf of Schnepf Farms, Sossaman helped …
Calling John Rowan a popular teacher is an understatement. About 100 of his students at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek High School at nominated him as a Hometown Hero.
The mother of one …
Dr. Daryn McClure knows about hard work and commitment to community.
He currently serves as lead physician for the Banner Health Center on Ellsworth Loop Road. He’s also a third generation …
This month’s Hometown Hero is Eric Ehmann, community pastor for the Central Christian Church in Queen Creek. For Ehmann, who began at Central Christian Church in 2016, church is more than a …
You would be hard-pressed to find a better cheerleader for Queen Creek than Thomas Jambor.
Jambor has lived in the area even before it became Queen Creek. He looks back on those early years …
After experiencing the benefits personally, Michelle Goss has put her love for horses to work for the betterment of the community. Goss owns and operates Spirit Mountain Healing Center, which is …
Recovering from a stroke has opened a whole new world for Ryan Calvert.
As part of his rehabilitation, Calvert began volunteering at the Queen Creek Botanical Gardens, a local …
The worldview of a typical young adult, some parents might say, is simultaneously expansive and very much centered on one’s individual goals, aspirations — and social calendar.
But for …
Since his formidable years Queen Creek resident Jerome J. Ralston knew he wanted to be in business for himself.
“I told my mom that I was going to be a businessman and she just …
What do you get when you combine a soccer aficionado with proven servant leadership, deep respect for nature, and a desire to uplift and motivate children for the future betterment of society?
The …
With such rapid growth in recent years, it is fitting to take a stroll through the history that has made this place we call Queen Creek. In doing that, one can see the indelible mark that Mark …
Queen Creek son Dr. Alexander Matheson has called the eastern Maricopa County residential enclave home long before the rural town was transformed into the bustling community it is today.
But all …
In service to the armed forces and later unwavering support of Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek and beyond --- James M. Skiotes is in a class all his own.
Working tirelessly to improve the lives of …
For countless American youngsters, the performing arts provide a respite from the pressures of school, parents, and, at times, just being a kid.
The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center --- under …
In the 21st century, a part of modern America, everyone despite public perceptions around color, creed, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, deserves an advocate and a safe place to go.
Based …
When Queen Creek resident and entrepreneur Theresa Weinberg attended the Taking the Leap workshop at the Queen Creek Library last February the passion for innovation was infectious.
But one …
Nick Hansen, an educator, first responder and entrepreneur, is the December 2020 Queen Creek Hometown Hero bestowed in the “Emergency Responder” category for his dedication to protecting …
For half a century Queen Creek resident Jerry Baca has been an instrumental part of helping to guide young people to be the best version of themselves --- both on and off the field of …
Pastor Billy VanCamp of the Town of Queen Creek is the October 2020 Hometown Hero bestowed in the category of spiritual leadership.
“Pastor Billy lives a life much like those he serves. He …
Independent Newsmedia and the East Valley Institute of Technology congratulate both Alyson and Elyzabeth --- 12-year-old twins who call the Town of Queen Creek home --- as they have been named …
The Superintendent of the Florence Unified School District, Chris Knutsen, has been named the August 2020 Queen Creek Hometown Hero by Independent Newsmedia.
Mr. Knutson was nominated by Jeanine …
For more than 15 years Queen Creek resident Adam NeVille has been an integral part of the growth and development of local youngsters in his role as president of the San Tan Youth Football …
Since the time he was a child growing up in a small New Jersey town near the Jersey shore, Dr. Robert Porter always wanted to be a physician. He worked hard to make his dream come true.
Fulfilling …
Queen Creek is on track to have its first veterans memorial by November 2023.
Recently, the town council approved letting the Queen Creek Veterans Memorial Foundation build the memorial on a …
It’s not hyperbole to say that Steve Sossaman is one of the founding fathers of Queen Creek.
With a group of other area leaders, particularly Mark Schnepf of Schnepf Farms, Sossaman helped …
Calling John Rowan a popular teacher is an understatement. About 100 of his students at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek High School at nominated him as a Hometown Hero.
The mother of one …
Dr. Daryn McClure knows about hard work and commitment to community.
He currently serves as lead physician for the Banner Health Center on Ellsworth Loop Road. He’s also a third generation …
This month’s Hometown Hero is Eric Ehmann, community pastor for the Central Christian Church in Queen Creek. For Ehmann, who began at Central Christian Church in 2016, church is more than a …
You would be hard-pressed to find a better cheerleader for Queen Creek than Thomas Jambor.
Jambor has lived in the area even before it became Queen Creek. He looks back on those early years …
After experiencing the benefits personally, Michelle Goss has put her love for horses to work for the betterment of the community. Goss owns and operates Spirit Mountain Healing Center, which is …
Recovering from a stroke has opened a whole new world for Ryan Calvert.
As part of his rehabilitation, Calvert began volunteering at the Queen Creek Botanical Gardens, a local …
Since his formidable years Queen Creek resident Jerome J. Ralston knew he wanted to be in business for himself.
“I told my mom that I was going to be a businessman and she just …
What do you get when you combine a soccer aficionado with proven servant leadership, deep respect for nature, and a desire to uplift and motivate children for the future betterment of society?
The …
With such rapid growth in recent years, it is fitting to take a stroll through the history that has made this place we call Queen Creek. In doing that, one can see the indelible mark that Mark …
Queen Creek son Dr. Alexander Matheson has called the eastern Maricopa County residential enclave home long before the rural town was transformed into the bustling community it is today.
But all …
In service to the armed forces and later unwavering support of Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek and beyond --- James M. Skiotes is in a class all his own.
Working tirelessly to improve the lives of …
For countless American youngsters, the performing arts provide a respite from the pressures of school, parents, and, at times, just being a kid.
The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center --- under …
In the 21st century, a part of modern America, everyone despite public perceptions around color, creed, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation, deserves an advocate and a safe place to go.
Based …
When Queen Creek resident and entrepreneur Theresa Weinberg attended the Taking the Leap workshop at the Queen Creek Library last February the passion for innovation was infectious.
But one …
Nick Hansen, an educator, first responder and entrepreneur, is the December 2020 Queen Creek Hometown Hero bestowed in the “Emergency Responder” category for his dedication to protecting …
For half a century Queen Creek resident Jerry Baca has been an instrumental part of helping to guide young people to be the best version of themselves --- both on and off the field of …
Pastor Billy VanCamp of the Town of Queen Creek is the October 2020 Hometown Hero bestowed in the category of spiritual leadership.
“Pastor Billy lives a life much like those he serves. He …
Independent Newsmedia and the East Valley Institute of Technology congratulate both Alyson and Elyzabeth --- 12-year-old twins who call the Town of Queen Creek home --- as they have been named …
The Superintendent of the Florence Unified School District, Chris Knutsen, has been named the August 2020 Queen Creek Hometown Hero by Independent Newsmedia.
Mr. Knutson was nominated by Jeanine …
For more than 15 years Queen Creek resident Adam NeVille has been an integral part of the growth and development of local youngsters in his role as president of the San Tan Youth Football …
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